§ Mr. DewarTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will publish in theOfficial Report tables showing, separately for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, the composition of the national accounts adjustments in table 21.4.13 of Cm. 1021.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe data for the components of the national accounts adjustments are not held in a form which permits a disaggregation of the adjustments across territories, except at excessive cost. However, there is no reason to believe their territorial breakdown is disproportionate to the composition of local authority expenditure. The table sets out the principal components of the national accounts adjustments shown in table 21.4.13 of Cm. 1021:
§ Mr. MaudeI regret that it has not been possible to provide an answer before the summer recess. I shall therefore write to the hon. Member and place a copy of the letter in the Library.